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Take Command

Craig Hoffman and former NFL tight end Logan Paulsen give expert commentary on Washington Commanders football. It’s the go-to resource for serious Commanders fans who are interested in in-depth analysis and a deeper understanding of the game. Craig Hoffman is a longtime DC sports talk show host and reporter. Logan Paulsen played tight end for 8 seasons in the NFL, including 5 years for Washington.
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Episodes

Can Scott Turner Make Carson Wentz's Life Easier?

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen react to Warren Sharp's analysis, and discuss how the Commanders can overcome last year's struggles in key areas. Mainly, they focus on what Scott Turner can do to make Carson Wentz's life easier to improve accuracy and create big plays. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 202225 min

BONUS: NFC East Preview | Baldy's Breakdowns

Baldy and Jason continue their divisional breakdowns with the NFC East. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 202231 min

Skill Position Summer Camp + 90th Anniversary Team Controversy

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen talk about the Commanders impromptu skill position summer camp in California. What are the benefits of Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel, and Cole Turner getting together with Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke? Can that makeup for McLaurin missing OTA's? Plus, Craig and Logan talk about Trent Williams's omission from the Commanders voting for the 90th anniversary team. Moments after recording concluded, the team expanded the voting to include Williams and...

Jul 11, 202253 min

McLaurin, Wentz, and co. Get Together in California

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen talk about the Commanders impromptu skill position summer camp in California. What are the benefits of Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel, and Cole Turner getting together with Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke? Can that makeup for McLaurin missing OTA's? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 202217 min

No Trent Williams Sours the 90th Anniversary Team Voting

Craig and Logan talk about Trent Williams's omission from the Commanders voting for the 90th anniversary team. Moments after recording concluded, the team expanded the voting to include Williams and Robert Griffin III. The merits of both players are discussed. Logan also tells stories of Chris Cooley, Santana Moss, and the other players he played with during his career in Washington. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...

Jul 11, 202228 min

Will the Commanders go deep in 2022?

The guys answer a mailbag Monday questions about how vertical the Commanders passing game will be in 2022. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 11, 202210 min

Will Blackmon Talks Playing DB, Building a Culture, and More

Will Blackmon, who played 10 years in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants and Washington, joins Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen to tell stories from his Super Bowl winning career and what it takes to succeed in the NFL. The trio goes deep on what it's like to study and ultimately perform as a cornerback, nickel, and safety at the NFL level. Will talks about the lessons he learned from Hall of Famer Charles Woodson in Green Bay, and tells stories of what it w...

Jul 07, 20221 hr 13 min

NFL Story Time With Will Blackmon

Former NFL DB Will Blackmon tells stories from his decade long career in the NFL. What did he think when he got to Washington and how did the team come together to win the 2015 NFC East title? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 07, 202215 min

Will Blackmon Talks Playing NFL DB + Commanders DB Breakdown

Will Blackmon played corner, nickel, and safety in his 10 year NFL career. He did it with a high level of intellect and a refined work ethic that helped get the most out of his natural ability. He talks with Craig and Logan about how that process was formed, things he learned along the way, and how he ultimately played at a high level at ll three positions. Plus, Will talks about some of the teammates he played with along the way including Charles Woodson and Josh Norman. He also breaks down som...

Jul 07, 202240 min

Is this the best Commanders offense in a decade?

Robert Griffin III thinks this year's Commanders offense could be the best since his 2012 season, but Will Blackmon has other thoughts. Will joins Craig and Logan to talk about the 2015-16 offense that led Washington to the playoffs and how this year's group compares. Plus, Will shares his love of wine and his desire to work in an NFL front office. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...

Jul 07, 202219 min

Commanders Holiday Mailbag

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen have a holiday gift for you! This is an uninterrupted 45 minutes of football goodness from Pro Bowl predictions to training camp sleepers to player development details like strength and conditioning. Questions for future mailbags can be submitted on Twitter to @hoffmanshow or Instagram @logan_paulsen82. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcast...

Jul 04, 202252 min

Mailbag: Player Predictions for the 2022 Season

Craig and Logan open the mailbag making predictions for the 2022 season: -Will Cole Holcomb be a top 100 player? -Who are the Commanders most likely Pro Bowlers? -Who will be the team MVP? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 04, 202220 min

Mailbag: Who breaks out in 2022?

Craig and Logan dive into the roster in part 2 of the mailbag. -Who are the breakout stars of 2022? -Who are the training camp sleepers to keep an eye on in August? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 04, 202219 min

Mailbag: Player Development Details

Craig and Logan wrap up the mailbag talking about how players can maximize their abilities. They dive deep into the role strength and conditioning plays and how to maximize it over the course of the calendar year to peak during the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 04, 202216 min

BONUS: JI Halsell Talks McLaurin Contract on The Hoffman Show

NFL Agent and cap analyst JI Halsell joined Craig Hoffman on the Thursday (6/30) edition of "The Hoffman Show" on The Team 980 to talk about Terry McLaurin's contract, how it affects the Commanders moving forward, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 01, 202214 min

Breaking Down Terry McLaurin's Extension

Terry McLaurin's locked in for the Commanders. Craig and Logan give their insight into the contract, and why it's truly a win-win for both sides. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 202217 min

Terry McLaurin Signs & Expectations Are Mixed for Commanders

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen breakdown the ramifications of Terry McLaurin signing his 3-year extension with the Washington Commanders. What does it mean for the team moving forward, and what does it mean for McLaurin? Plus, the guys examine why expectations are split between local and national pundits. Where is the disconnect? Carson Wentz certainly plays a large role, so have the Commanders done enough to make up for the potential weak spots in his game? To learn more about listener data an...

Jun 30, 202252 min

Where do the Commanders go next?

With McLaurin signed, where do the Commanders go next? Can the afford to sign Daron Payne? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 202213 min

Is the Commanders Offense Overrated?

Craig and Logan dive into the difference in expectations between local and national media when it comes to the Commanders offense. Does the local media and the team itself have an inflated view of Washington's weapons? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 202223 min

Terry McLaurin Signs 3-Year Extension (Emergency Pod 🚨)

Just minutes after Terry McLaurin signed his 3-year contract extension with the Washington Commanders, Logan Paulsen joined Craig Hoffman on "The Hoffman Show" on The Team 980 to talk about the breaking news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 202218 min

Tales from TE University + A Second Look at NFC East RB's

Craig and Logan dive back into their running back rankings from last week's value chart to compare the top backs in the division. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Miles Sanders, Antonio Gibson, Ezekiel Elliot, and Saquon Barkley? They then dive even deeper, grading out the backup RB's in the NFC East to round out their updated rankings. Plus they hypothesize how the Washington running backs would perform with the Eagles offensive line and Jalen Hurts as a running threat at quarterback. T...

Jun 27, 202256 min

Tales from Tight End University

Logan Paulsen shares stories from his trip to Tight End University in Nashville. He delves into some of the details from presentations by Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Dallas Clark, and why he came away so impressed with all three. Plus, he talks about how the position has changed from his playing days. Also, Logan shares what Commanders TE's Logan Thomas and John Bates took away from the weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...

Jun 27, 202223 min

Comparing the NFC East's Starting RB's

Craig and Logan dive back into their running back rankings from last week's value chart to compare the top backs in the division. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Miles Sanders, Antonio Gibson, Ezekiel Elliot, and Saquon Barkley? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202215 min

Examining the RB Depth in the NFC East

The guys dive into the backup RB's in the NFC East to round out their updated rankings. Plus they hypothesize how the Washington running backs would perform with the Eagles offensive line and Jalen Hurts as a running threat at quarterback. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202218 min

Michael Phillips on Goodell's Testimony + NFC East Player Draft

Craig Hoffman is joined in studio by Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch to talk about Roger Goodell's virtual day on Capitol Hill. They dive deep into the new evidence and ask if anything has changed because of its emergence. Plus, they share their favorite anecdotes from the new unsealed depositions. Craig and Logan build the board for their NFC East skill player draft, assigning each player or position group a value within the division. The guys then build their teams and debate w...

Jun 23, 20221 hr 3 min

Michael Phillips on Goodell's Testimony and Commanders Investigation

Craig Hoffman is joined in studio by Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch to talk about Roger Goodell's virtual day on Capitol Hill. They dive deep into the new evidence and ask if anything has changed because of its emergence. Plus, they share their favorite anecdotes from the new unsealed depositions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 23, 202226 min

Building The NFC East Value Board

Craig and Logan build the board for their NFC East skill player draft, assigning each player or position group a value within the division. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202213 min

The NFC East Skill Player Draft

Craig and Logan take their freshly built value chart and draft teams with their $10. In a shocking turn of events, Craig thinks his team is better while Logan likes his team best! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202225 min

Dan Snyder's Sexual Assault Accusation Detailed in Washington Post (feat. Andrew Brandt)

Former NFL Executive and legal analyst Andrew Brandt joins Craig Hoffman to discuss the Washington Post's bombshell report detailing the alleged sexual assault by Daniel Snyder on his plane in 2009. The report comes the night before Roger Goodell is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee about the toxic workplace within the Washington organization under Snyder's leadership. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Le...

Jun 22, 202220 min

Dan's Dog & Pony Show feat. Michael Phillips + Terry McLaurin's Real Value

Dan Snyder rebuffs Congress's invitation to testify in their investigation of his organization, and Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) joins to discuss. Michael and Craig Hoffman talk about why a valid investigation feels like it's devolved into political theater, and what are the possible outcomes as Roger Goodell testifies. Plus, Logan Paulsen shares his takeaways after watching the NFC East's top wide receivers on film from last season. Where does Terry McLaurin rank and how do his re...

Jun 20, 202259 min
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